Most Expensive Auction Properties of the Month – January

Here are the residential and commercial properties available across the country throughout January 2025, which are worth considering for investment.

7-Bed Detached Bungalow with Development Potential, Greenford

(For Sale with iamsold)

7 Bed Detached Bungalow with Development Potential in Greenford - For Sale with iamsold with an Opening Bid of £1,000,000 (January 2025)This opportunity includes two properties and a large plot of land. The four-bedroom detached bungalow has planning permission for five self-contained flats with a basement, though the planning permission expired in December 2023.

The bungalow offers three bedrooms on the ground floor, including an en-suite, a modern open-plan kitchen, a utility room, a spacious lounge, and a family bathroom. The loft has a double bedroom with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. The 3-bedroom detached house, located behind the bungalow, boasts high-spec furnishings and ample living space. Both properties offer great potential for expansion.

The lot will be brought to auction by iamsold on 6th January 2025 with an Opening Bid of £1,000,000.

2 Storey Detached House with 4 Bed, Emsworth

(For Sale with Town & Country Property Auctions)

2 Storey Detached House with 4 Bed in Emsworth - For Sale with Town & Country with a Guide Price of £1,275,000 (January 2025)Harbourside is a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable home in the sought-after hamlet of Prinsted, adjacent to the popular village of Southbourne. Less than a mile from the station with train connections to Gatwick, London Victoria, and Southampton, the property benefits from the nearby amenities of a farm shop, and a public house, while Southbourne is served by Bourne Community College and Southbourne Primary School.

The modernised property boasts stunning views across Thorney Channel to Chichester Harbour, landscaped gardens, and versatile living accommodations. With a double garage, master suite, and potential for an annexe, this home offers a prime waterside location.

The lot will be brought to auction by Town & Country Property Auctions on 29th January 2025 with a Guide Price of £1,275,000.

Detached Double Fronted Building with 12 Rooms, Brighton

(For Sale with Auction House Sussex & Hampshire)

Detached Double Fronted Building with 12 Rooms in Brighton - For Sale with Auction House Sussex & Hampshire with a Guide Price of £1,050,000 (January 2025)This substantial freehold detached property presents a rare opportunity for modernisation. Located in a residential area, the vacant double-fronted red brick building offers 12 rooms, a kitchen, three shower rooms, and a large rear garden. Previously used for letting purposes, the property does not have an HMO licence.

With the potential for conversion into a 4-reception, 7-bedroom family home, this property offers excellent possibilities. Situated within the Preston Park Conservation Area, it is near parks, shops, cafes, bars, and transport links, including Brighton railway station.

The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House Sussex & Hampshire on 30th January 2025 with a Guide Price of £1,050,000.

5 Bed End Terrace Apartment, Stockport

(For Sale with Lambert Smith Hampton Property Auctions)

5 Bed End Terrace Apartment in Stockport - For Sale with Lambert Smith Hampton with a Guide Price of £1,100,000 (January 2025)The properties comprise three units within a converted former mill completed in 2018. Located on Meyer Street, they consist of 14 Meyer Street, a single-storey, 5-bedroom end-of-terrace apartment; 16 Meyer Street, a one-and-a-half-storey, 5-bedroom townhouse; and 18 Meyer Street, a one-and-a-half-storey, 4-bedroom end-of-terrace townhouse. Each property includes spacious living areas, en-suite bedrooms, and well-equipped kitchens.

Located in Shaw Heath, Stockport, the properties are well-served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and transport links, with Stockport town centre just 0.85 miles away.

The lot will be brought to auction by Lambert Smith Hampton Property Auctions on 15th January 2025 with a Guide Price of £1,100,000.

Victorian Villa Arranged as Seven One-Bed Apartments, Warwickshire

(For Sale with The Auction Company)

Victorian Villa Arranged as Seven One-Bed Apartments in Warwickshire - For Sale with The Auction Company with a Guide Price of £1,260,000 (January 2025)This substantial detached Victorian villa on one of Leamington’s most desirable roads offers immense potential. Currently configured as seven one-bedroom apartments, the property provides an opportunity for reconfiguration, including a three-storey rear extension, to create four two-bedroom and five one-bedroom apartments with a total of 13 bedrooms.

Alternatively, can be converted into a stunning family home with flexible living space for eight or more bedrooms. The property features a generous rear garden, offering the potential for a coach house for ancillary accommodation or income generation. Off-road parking accommodates up to twelve vehicles.

The Auction Company will bring the lot to auction on 29th January 2025 with a Guide Price of £1,260,000.

Grade II 6 Bed Detached Property, Barmouth

(For Sale with Town & Country Property Auctions)

Grade II 6 Bed Detached Property in Barmouth - For Sale with Town & Country with a Guide Price of £1,300,000 (January 2025)This elegant and meticulously renovated Grade II listed property, Glan y Mawddach, offers a unique opportunity to own a significant Welsh country house. Boasting exquisite period features, including oak flooring, ornate cornices, ceiling roses, marble fireplaces, and a bespoke kitchen with an AGA, the house seamlessly blends historical charm with modern refinement. Set within 35.83 acres of mature landscaped gardens and woodland, it enjoys estuary access and a private quay.

The extensive outbuildings present versatile potential for development into a home office, leisure complex, or guest accommodation, subject to consent. A sweeping driveway leads to Italianate-style terraces offering breathtaking estuary views. Located near the market town of Barmouth, the property is ideal for exploring Snowdonia National Park and North Wales attractions.

The lot will be auctioned by Town & Country Property Auctions on 29th January 2025, with a Guide Price of £1,300,000.

Semi-Detached Warehouse Unit, Wrexham

(For Sale with Landwood Property Auctions)

Semi-Detached Warehouse Unit in Wrexham - For Sale with Landwood Property Auctions with a Guide Price of £1,750,000 (January 2025)This spacious semi-detached manufacturing and warehouse unit occupies a secure 1.91-acre site and was fully refurbished in 2018, featuring upgraded offices, re-clad elevations, and a new roof. The main warehouse spans two bays with a 5m minimum eaves height, 3-phase power, LED lighting, and translucent roof lights. Two full-height loading doors lead to a 9m deep loading apron, while the southern yard offers a 20m depth.

Additional facilities include a lower-level store/workshop with 3m working height and external access, ground and first-floor offices, welfare amenities, and generous parking. Situated on Vauxhall Industrial Estate in Ruabon, near transport links.

The lot will be brought to auction by Landwood Property Auctions on 29th January 2025 with a Guide Price of £1,750,000.

8 Bed Detached Property, Witham

(For Sale with iamsold)

8 Bed Detached Property in Witham - For Sale with iamsold with an Opening Bid of £6,000,000 (January 2025)Nestled within over 17 acres of enchanting grounds, Fernbrook Hall offers the ultimate country lifestyle. Set in an elevated position, this magnificent modern estate includes landscaped gardens, bluebell woods, natural ponds, stables, a menage, and a 2.33-acre building plot with planning permission. The residence combines luxury with comfort, featuring entertaining spaces, including a grand drawing room and dining hall, alongside everyday living areas like a kitchen/family room and orangery.

Amenities include a Tuscan-inspired 60′ swimming hall, a tennis court, a gym, and a home cinema. An oak-built cart lodge houses six bays and a self-contained office or staff quarters.

The lot will be taken to auction by iamsold on 20th January 2025 with a Guide Price of £6,000,000

Mixed-Use Property with Development Potential, London

(For Sale with Savills Property Auctions)

Mix Use Property with Development Potential in London - For Sale with Savills with a Guide Price of £6,250,000 (January 2025)This unique property comprises a former piano factory and retail showroom prominently fronted by two substantial buildings at 182 and 184 St Ann’s Road. On a large site, the property includes various ancillary workshops and industrial buildings to the rear, offering significant potential for redevelopment or alternative uses such as a school or community centre.

The property is freehold and will be sold vacant upon completion.

The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on 28th January 2025 with a Guide Price of £6,250,000.

Grade II 6 Floors Grand House, London

(For Sale with Savills Property Auctions)

Grade II 6 Floors Grand House in London - For Sale with Savills with a Guide Price of £9,250,000 (January 2025)This exceptional Grade II listed, part stucco-fronted six-bedroom house spans across six floors, overlooking Montpelier Square in Knightsbridge Village. The property boasts generous entertaining spaces, a four-person lift, and well-proportioned bedrooms, most with en-suites. The ground floor comprises a reception room, dining room, kitchen, and guest WC. On the lower ground floor, is a secondary kitchen, sixth en-suite bedroom, private patio, family room, utility room, wine cellar, and storage.

The upper floors feature a grand drawing room, a principal bedroom with en-suite, two additional en-suite bedrooms, and attic storage. Vacant possession is available.

Savills Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on 28th January 2025 with a Guide Price of £9,250,000.